Must Read Mondays - The Lost Bookshop, by Evie Woods
2026-08-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found…
For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives.
But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems.

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Current Events
2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Kolvoord Community Room
In an age of instant news reporting from every corner of our world, sometimes the sheer volume of information can feel overwhelming. This current events discussion group will attempt to quiet the noise and step back to reflect on what the news means, what is its context, and what the ramifications are. We will look at, reflect on, and analyze daily events and try to discern trends and understand the national picture and the larger world basing the discussion on factual information in a non-judgmental framework. This discussion group is free and open to all. Registration is not required.

Tech Help with Clif
2026-08-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.

Blinged-out Back to School!
2026-08-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Add some pizazz to the new school year by decorating your school supplies! Join us at the library to add stickers, sparkles, and other fun stuff to your notebooks and pens. Bring supplies of your own or use some of ours. This program is open to all students entering 5th grade and up.

Daily, Ongoing Programs for Adults
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Book Display: September is both Emergency Preparedness and Banned Books month! Check out books on both of these topics at the library!
Visit the KCR display! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, the Essex Community Historical Society will have on display pictures of what Essex Junction looked like in the early 1900’s
Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!
Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.
Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!
Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles are welcome!
Red Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages.
Coupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!
Battery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!)
Lion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station!
Adult Take and Make Craft Kits: Candleholders
Available while supplies last.
Produce swap: Do you have extra veggies from your garden that you don’t need? Drop them off at the library to share them with your community!

STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Using nothing but index cards, tape, and a little engineering know-how, build a maze that guides a marble from start to finish at the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, and it is open to all ages.

Grief Group
2026-09-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Kolvoord Community Room
Join a compassionate community of others who are grieving. In this safe and supportive space, we come together to share, validate, and navigate the complexities of grief. Guided by certified death doula Karen Hergesheimer, our conversations offer understanding, education, and valuable resources to help you through this journey. Hot tea is provided.

Music Time
2026-09-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Come sing and dance in the Main Reading Room with Linda Bassick!

TAG
2026-09-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our Teen Advisory Group! Help us plan teen programs and decor while hanging out and playing games. This month, we’ll discuss upcoming library programs and some exciting volunteer opportunities.

The Library is closed in observance of Labor day
2026-09-07 08:00 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States

Scavenger Hunt: Give a cow a cookie
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-28 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
This Scavenger Hunt is Inspired by The Cow Loves Cookies, pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth desk and search the youth area for eight hungry farm friends.

Read with Sammy
2026-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, a local educator. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For all ages.

Brick Pit: Spinning Tops
2026-09-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Calling all builders! Drop in each month to tackle a special LEGO building challenge, this time: Engineer a top that spins the longest, balances the best, or wins a head-to-head spin battle OR just build whatever you dream up! Creative constraint cards will be available for anyone looking to up the challenge and finished creations will be displayed in the library until the next session (one per participant please). Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
2026-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Players embark on imaginary adventures. The current campaign is full, if you are interested in joining, and able to commit to an ongoing collaborative story for at least 4 months, please email youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the wait list. Open to 5th grade and up.

Breakout Box: Seasonal Sabotage
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time: Dr. Axis has created a machine that can manipulate the seasons. It is too hot for him outside and thus has created a snowstorm! Now the machine is jammed. He needs your help to get it fixed and get the seasons back in order.

Homeschool Game Club
2026-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Homeschool students ages 11+ are invited to a monthly meetup for games at the library! Enjoy a mix of card and board games while meeting other homeschoolers in a relaxed, social setting.
All experience levels welcome—learn new games or bring your favorites to share.

Vermont Astronomical Society
2026-09-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Kolvoord Community Room
Free and Open to the Public
In-person and via Zoom
Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM
VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link

The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.
If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. If you don’t have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link. This may take a couple minutes.
PRESENTATION:

Planetary Nebula – What we think we know?
By Larry Mitchell
I will be discussing some new discoveries regarding planetary nebulae. These are fascinating objects to view through a telescope as no two of them are alike. New discoveries are constantly being made about these fascinating objects and I will cover some of these.

Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month by Terri Zittritsch.

Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
2026-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
Time: Dec 16, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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